They have hurt you; <br />I see it in your eyes. <br />I understand, <br />But do you realize? <br /> <br />I followed you into the dark, <br />Into the center of your world, <br />And in return for what you have given me, <br />I give to you my heart. <br /> <br />Watching you, I wondered, <br />How can you take so many jeers? <br />Seeing how they hurt you, <br />My eyes fill up with tears. <br /> <br />But you stand up so proudly, <br />I swear you really don't care. <br />You hold on to all you have, <br />Even if this world is not fair. <br /> <br />I've looked into your eyes, <br />Deep inside there lies the truth, <br />That they are unable to see, <br />And this aching heart is proof. <br /> <br />They cannot love you, <br />For what you have inside. <br />They still won't understand, <br />After all the tears have dried. <br /> <br />Why will they not listen? <br />I sense you have something to say. <br />No matter who deserts you, <br />If you want me - I will stay. <br /> <br />For I love you - for you, <br />For what lies within those eyes; <br />For judging anything else, <br />I know would only be lies. <br /> <br />I know I'm not what you really need, <br />But I will do my best, I swear. <br />Here's someone who understands, <br />And you know I truly care. <br /> <br />If you should ever fall... <br />If things slip through your hands... <br />Heres's a shoulder to cry on, <br />From someone who understands. <br /> <br />(1987? ? ?)<br /><br />Lesa MRK<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-understand-2/
